Tag Archives: #thisisme

Dorothea’s Granddaughter

Posted on November 12, 2021 by kristianw84

On a handmade bookshelf in the corner of my living room sits a scrapbook overflowing with memories. On the very first page there is a picture of a baby with a lopsided smile and a dimple not quite on the … Continue reading →

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Hello Friends, It’s Been A Long Time

Posted on May 14, 2021 by kristianw84

I have been sitting in my chair staring at the laptop screen for ten minutes, unsure of where to begin. Life has been chaotic and beautiful lately! We are finally on the verge of a post-pandemic normal, and I’m happy … Continue reading →

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On The Eve Of Turning 36

Posted on November 12, 2020 by kristianw84

I have been thinking of you – the seed I never sowed the bun I never baked. I feel it – the eleventh month of my body and the calendar. Tomorrow will be my birthday. My spring is gone and … Continue reading →

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My Light

Posted on November 6, 2020 by kristianw84

It is hard sometimes, to rise above it – the fear the hate the things we covet my own light dims when anger rages – the news the trauma locking kids in cages No! Not me! I will not fall … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons, A Change in Direction, and 2020

Posted on October 20, 2020 by kristianw84

I think we can all agree that this year has been less than ideal, but I have to say this year has taught me a few lessons. I have learned that things I used to excuse are no longer excusable. … Continue reading →

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The Healing Power of Music

Posted on May 12, 2020 by kristianw84

A couple of weeks ago I ran into the general store just down the road from my house. I was standing in line, wearing my mask and slightly bopping around to the music on the radio. As I was checking … Continue reading →

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Write Me

Posted on May 7, 2020 by kristianw84

I want to go down on your thoughts and completely blow my mind I want our words a tangled mess a oneness so divine Don’t you know I am addicted to the pretty words you use and I think I … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Photo A Day, Week 24

Posted on April 29, 2020 by kristianw84

Day 163 Current Reads! Thank you, hubby!! Also, this could lead to an upcoming surprise! (Hopefully) Day 164 Baby, let’s put on a Billie Holiday record and dance barefoot in the grass. Day 165 Just in case you needed a … Continue reading →

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The Little Things

Posted on April 16, 2020 by kristianw84

Fresh fruit, ripe and sweet memories inside, buried deep. Ocean walks, with naked feet the memories, I’ve yet to meet. Laughing so hard, my eyes start to leak solitary moments, no one need speak Classic rock, blues guitars light their … Continue reading →

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My Burning Heart

Posted on March 27, 2020 by kristianw84

Can’t you feel my burning heart – leaping through my bosom bleeding on pages?   Can’t you feel the rain – my tears, trying to reach you saying, “I’m here?”   Compassion is in my nature I have been here … Continue reading →

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